CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_GIT_INSTRUCTIONS

Updated October 13, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_GIT_INSTRUCTIONS is a Claude Code environment variable. Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.

Status	Present in v2.1.294
Added	Present since v2.1.69 or earlier
Category	Feature toggles
Official docs	Listed

How to set it

For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:

export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_GIT_INSTRUCTIONS=<value>
claude

To apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:

// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "env": {
    "CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_GIT_INSTRUCTIONS": "<value>"
  }
}

Related variables

CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ADMIN_ENV_UNION
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ARTIFACT
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ATTACHMENTS: File/image attachments.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_CFC_PROMPT
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_COMMAND_INJECTION_CHECK: Previously allowed disabling command injection detection.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_CRON: Disable cron/scheduled task functionality.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_EXPERIMENTAL_BETAS: Experimental beta API features.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_EXPLORE_INHERIT_CAP: Lets the built-in Explore search agent run at the parent model instead of a cheaper capped default.

Frequently asked questions

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_GIT_INSTRUCTIONS?

Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_GIT_INSTRUCTIONS?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_GIT_INSTRUCTIONS=value), or add it to the "env" object in ~/.claude/settings.json to apply it to every session.

All variables, searchable: Claude Code environment variables.